- pronunciation:
- skrI
b
l
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
scribbles, scribbling, scribbled |
| definition: |
to write quickly or carelessly; scrawl.
I scribbled the message on a scrap of paper.- synonyms:
- scrawl
- similar words:
- jot
|
| related words: |
dash, note |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a piece of drawing or writing that has little or no meaning.
There were scribbles around the edges of the paper.- similar words:
- doodle, scrawl
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| related words: |
drawing, hand |
The word scribble
contains the following part:
scrib, script
Latin
root
that means
to write
Example words:
describe,
description,
descriptive,
inscribe,
manuscript,
postscript,
prescribe,
prescription,
scribble,
scribe1,
script,
Scripture,
subscribe,
subscription